Sep 19, 2010

Baby Bob Cat has the most adorable move she does to get treats. (Yes, Bob is a girl... and a VERY special girl at that.)

Baby Bob Cat was adopted from Kindness Ranch, a place that takes in former research animals, rehabilitates them and then either tries to find them a home or gives them a comfortable, happy safe place to live out their life if they can't be socialized. Yes, "research animals" as in the animals used for laboratory testing and experiments. Kindness Ranch saves them, and gives them a second chance.

Today officially kicks off the Be the change for Pets"Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet" challenge, and that's why I chose this video. There are many other pets like Baby Bob Cat at Kindness Ranch that would love a happy home like she is lucky to have.

Kindness Ranch is located in western Wyoming. Volunteers work around the clock to rehabilitate these sweet animals. What a beautiful idea. From their founder:

"If you’ve ever had a companion animal of your own, you know the incredible healing power of gentle hands and loving hears. In the case of research animals this power is especially potent."

I hope they don't mind me posting these pets pictures and profiles, as I haven't asked them, but I hope we can help them find homes! You can find more info on any of them and how to adopt on their adoptable animals page.

Chevy - From the moment this beautiful fellow walked in the door, he knew this place was his home. His golden eyes and hair make him look like a tiny version of a lion. He struts around like he is “The King of The Jungle”. Making a bed, or anything else for that matter, is extremely difficult with Chevy around. If you are not paying attention to him, he is very, very unhappy and doesn’t think twice about telling you so. However, when you pick him up into your arms and cuddle him, he melts like butter. The purring begins and don’t stop too soon, because Chevy will let you know when he wants you to quit. What a kind nature he has, to give so much love to humans after spending time in a laboratory!

Jewels - Jewels is a beautiful black and white cat. She will come and sit by your side on the couch, enjoys high perches and window sills, and snuggling on soft pillows. She was born in 2001 and has spent her life in a research facility. She was used in many vaccine studies. Jewels is now looking for her permanent loving family.

Enrique - Your heart will melt when Enrique takes a liking to you. Enrique, 9, was at a pound before entering a laboratory. He is fearful of men, but he can reach out and bond with a sensitive man that works to build his trust. He has bonded with his female caregiver, following her around for cuddles. He enjoys most other dogs, walks, and hanging out with those he trusts. Enrique deserves a home that will give him the security and love he so deserves.

Bernadette - Bernadette, like our other pigs, was used to teach students how to implant medical telemetry devices. Bernadette is the smallest pig at Kindness Ranch. She lives with Simone and is friendly. She is deaf and moves a little slower than her peers. She enjoys having her belly rubbed.

Please help spread the word about these sweet babies. Let's help them get noticed... and get adopted!

I have never seen a cat "beg" for treats and Baby Bob is just adorable! He looks like my Bobo used to look, I love him!How wonderful that you showcased all of these kitties that need "furever" homes! I am glad that Bob was adopted and hope the other kitties will be too!You even featured a piggie! Kudos to you!!

Great video. Bob is so cute and what a great little trick for her treats. What a wonderful place to take those animals from the experimental place. Those poor animals. Good to see the pig got out of that place. Have a great Sunday.

What a very adorably kitty - love the shaking of the paws while asking for a treat. Sounds like this is one very special organization to help rehabilitate the kitties. We should have more of those facilities around the country.

Baby Bob is adorable! Love her trick for treats! And, a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful, loving humans at Kindness Ranch for rescuing & giving these sweethearts a loving environment to live out the rest of their lives.

THAT was adorable...little baby was waving her little paws because she wanted a treat! I'm so grateful to Kindness Ranch for giving the animals they rescue a chance to feel gentle loving human hands for the first time. I'm forever grateful. xoxo

Just a quick update on our experience with Kindness Ranch. We adopted Chester, a 7 year old Coonhound via their partnership with Longmont (CO) Humane back in September. As part of the process, a woman from Kindness Ranch drove down from WY to qualify us and in the conversation mentioned they had another Coonhound, 2 year old Emily, who had bonded with Chester.

Short version: about 10 days later we had TWO!!

They are both still a bit skittish around sudden noises or movements, but otherwise settled in. Of course, Pandora, our 18 year old cat, quickly established her superiority, although Emily still tries to convince her to "play" once in a while. Pandora just gives her that haughty, disdainful, cat look.

The dogs now share a big round dog bed we had from our Shepard-mix, after Chester refused the new Kong bed we got him. Emily uses the Kong bed now and then, for short spurts, but most of the nights they spend curled around each other on the second-hand one.

We're so grateful for the amazing work the Kindness Ranch folks are doing and that it brought Chester and Emily into our lives.

Just a quick update on our experience with Kindness Ranch. We adopted Chester, a 7 year old Coonhound via their partnership with Longmont (CO) Humane back in September. As part of the process, a woman from Kindness Ranch drove down from WY to qualify us and in the conversation mentioned they had another Coonhound, 2 year old Emily, who had bonded with Chester.

Short version: about 10 days later we had TWO!!

They are both still a bit skittish around sudden noises or movements, but otherwise settled in. Of course, Pandora, our 18 year old cat, quickly established her superiority, although Emily still tries to convince her to "play" once in a while. Pandora just gives her that haughty, disdainful, cat look.

The dogs now share a big round dog bed we had from our Shepard-mix, after Chester refused the new Kong bed we got him. Emily uses the Kong bed now and then, for short spurts, but most of the nights they spend curled around each other on the second-hand one.

We're so grateful for the amazing work the Kindness Ranch folks are doing and that it brought Chester and Emily into our lives.

Baby Bob is adorable! Love her trick for treats! And, a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful, loving humans at Kindness Ranch for rescuing & giving these sweethearts a loving environment to live out the rest of their lives.

This has made my day!!! Thank you so much for showing that some of these beautiful babies finally have love and freedom!! I don't know how they did it, but I am very grateful. I wish with all my heart every single helpless and tortured critter would be freed!!! X's and love to Kindness Ranch!!